Lecturer Pool in Department of Art (Academic Year 25/26)

Opt For Healthy Living; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in arts education is seeking passionate lecturers to join their temporary faculty pool. This role involves teaching a variety of art courses, including Art Education, Art History, and Studio Art, to inspire and guide students in their artistic journeys. Candidates should possess advanced degrees and demonstrate a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the classroom. If you are an equity-minded educator with a rich background in the visual arts, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the next generation of artists and art professionals. Join a dynamic team dedicated to nurturing creativity and critical thinking in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent in Art Education, Art History, or related fields required.
• Successful teaching experience within the past five years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Art Education, Art History, and Studio Art as needed.
• Prepare and evaluate student work and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Art Education

Art History

Teaching Experience

Art Studio Skills

Sculpture Techniques

Photography Skills

Digital Media Skills

Museum Practices

Education

MFA in Art Education

PhD in Art History

MFA in Studio Art

MA in Museum Studies

Job description

Lecturer Pool in Department of Art (Academic Year 25/26)

Job no: 546047
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Time Varies

Department of Art Temporary Faculty Pool

The Department

Our mission is to provide students with a thorough grounding in the practice, language, theory, and history of the visual arts in order to prepare them for careers in art, museums, education, business, and daily life. We train our students in sound technique and prepare them to address issues, ethics, history, and culture with a unique and personal vision.

Course areas offered by the department include Art Education, Art History, Art Studio, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Media, and Museum & Gallery Practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Art Education
Degree: MFA with teaching credential, MAEd, MEd or MA in Art Education is required. Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Art Education preferred.

Experience: Demonstrated successful academic and professional work and successful teaching experience (within the past five years preferred), evidenced by quality of applicant's scholarship/creative activities, teaching evaluations and evaluation of all of the applicant's application materials.

Art History

Degree: MA in Art History, or a PhD in a closely related field is required. PhD in Art History preferred.

Experience: Demonstrated successful academic and professional work and successful teaching experience (within the past five years preferred), evidenced by quality of applicant's scholarship/creative activities, teaching evaluations and evaluation of all of the applicant's application materials.

Application Materials – Required Documents (Art History, Art Education & Museum/Gallery Practices)

All scholarship/creative activities and teaching should reflect recent experience, no later than five years old preferred.

Letter of intent. The letter should directly address the following: Background as an Art Historian, Art Educator or in museum/gallery work, area of specialization, teaching philosophy, professional experience and accomplishments relevant to this position, and include a list of the courses for which you would like to be considered.

A current CV (up to date for the month/year of application). The CV should list complete previous teaching experience as well as all publications and scholarly and/or professional accomplishments relevant to the position.

Names and complete contact information (including phone and email address) of three professional references. At least one reference must be able to directly address your teaching.

Evidence of successful prior teaching such as prior course evaluations, sample syllabi, etc.

Art Studio

Degree: An M.F.A. in Studio Art or related field; M.A. or equivalent in appropriate field will be considered.

Experience: Demonstrated successful academic and professional work and successful teaching experience (within the past five years preferred), evidenced by quality of student work samples and applicant's scholarship/creative activities, teaching evaluations and evaluation of all of the applicant's application materials.

Application Materials - Required Documents and Images (Art Studio)

All scholarship/creative activities and teaching should reflect recent experience, no later than five years old preferred. Please include all application materials in one PDF file.

Letter of intent. The letter should directly address the following: Background as an artist, area of specialization, teaching philosophy, professional experience and accomplishments relevant to this position, and include a list of the courses for which you would like to be considered.

A current CV (up to date for the month/year of application). The CV should list complete previous teaching experience as well as all publications and scholarly and/or professional accomplishments relevant to the position.

Names and complete contact information (including phone and email address) of three professional references. At least one reference must be able to directly address your teaching.

Evidence of successful prior teaching such as prior course evaluations, sample syllabi, etc.

Twenty labeled images of your student work relevant to the specific courses you are applying to teach. Images should be labeled with the title, date, size, technique(s) and material(s).

Twenty labeled images of your professional artwork relevant to the specific courses you are applying to teach. Images should be labeled with the title, date, size, technique(s) and material(s).

Sculpture

Degree: M.F.A. with a related emphasis, or M.A. or equivalent in appropriate field is required. M.F.A. with a sculpture emphasis preferred.

Experience: Successful teaching experience within the past five years; academic or professional work within the past five years; applicant must demonstrate familiarity with mold-making, welding, and foundry.

Photography

Degree: M.F.A. in a related emphasis, or M.A. or equivalent in appropriate field is required. M.F.A. in a Photography emphasis preferred.

Experience: Demonstrated successful academic and professional work and successful teaching experience (within the past five years preferred), evidenced by quality of student work samples and applicant's scholarship/creative activities, teaching evaluations and evaluation of all of the applicant's application materials.

Digital Media

Degree: M.F.A. in a related emphasis, or M.A. in appropriate field is required. M.F.A. in a Digital Art/Digital Media emphasis preferred.

Experience: Demonstrated successful academic and professional work and successful teaching experience (within the past five years preferred), evidenced by quality of student work samples and applicant's scholarship/creative activities, teaching evaluations and evaluation of all of the applicant's application materials.

Preferred: Evidence of demonstrated mastery/competency in the area being taught.

Museum & Gallery Practices

Degree: M.F.A. or M.A. in relevant field is required. M.A. in Museum Studies preferred.

Experience: Demonstrated successful academic and professional work and successful teaching experience (within the past five years preferred), evidenced by quality of student work samples and applicant's scholarship/creative activities, teaching evaluations and evaluation of all of the applicant's application materials.

Position Type: Lecturer
Availability: As needed
First Review Date: Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration. Early response is encouraged.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

The University: Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups by adopting dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. We value serving students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a shared commitment to the academic and professional success of our diverse student body. We will prioritize applicants who demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to diversity and its value in professional and educational communities. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded educator who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students on closing opportunity gaps.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods).

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU.

Advertised: Feb 28 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 22 2026 Pacific Standard Time